Finale KeyPad transforms your iPhone or iPad into a dedicated notation keypad for Finale on macOS and Windows. Enter notes, articulations, dynamics, and expressions faster than with a laptop keyboard—no bulky MIDI hardware required.
Speed Up Finale Workflows
- Trigger Finale shortcuts with large, touch-friendly buttons tailored to engravers.
- Build custom key layouts for different ensembles, articulations, or note entry styles.
- Switch between note values, tuplets, and playback controls without taking your hands off the score.
- Works for both Finale full desktop and Finale PrintMusic users.
Built for Performances & Sessions
- Keep the iPad on your music stand and assign gestures to rehearsal marks or rehearsal playback.
- Use Annotations mode to jump between dynamic markings or articulations mid-session.
- Combine Finale KeyPad with Apple Pencil for sketching cues while staying synced to Finale.
Setup in Minutes
- Install the Remote Helper from https://rs.ltd/get on your Mac or PC.
- Connect your computer and iPhone/iPad to the same Wi-Fi network or Personal Hotspot.
- Launch Finale KeyPad and follow the guided pairing wizard—your first layout is ready instantly.
Requirements
- Mac with macOS 10.10 or newer, or PC with Windows 7 SP1 or newer
- Finale desktop software
- Latest Remote Helper app
- Shared network connection (Wi-Fi or Personal Hotspot), see https://rs.ltd/connect